Resumes and cover letters are to be sent to Stephan Poulin, Director of Economic Development and Community Services, by e-mail at
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, by mail at 225 Holditch Street, Sturgeon Falls, ON P2B 1T1. Inquiries regarding this position can be directed to the above-mentioned by e-mail or by telephone at 705-753-6902.

PUBLIC NOTICE

AMENDMENT TO CEMETERY BY-LAW

The Municipality of West Nipissing has submitted amendment No. 2017-38, being an amendment to By-Law No. 2012-37, being a By-law to Administer, Manage, Regulate and Control Cemeteries in the Municipality of West Nipissing to the Registrar of the Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO), pursuant to the provisions of the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002.

Any party wishing to obtain information about the amendment or to obtain a copy, may contact Joanne Rancourt, Assistant Clerk - Rural at 705-753-6917 or Melanie Ducharme, Municipal Clerk/Planner at 705-753-6926.

The by-laws and amendments may be reviewed directly from the municipal website by clicking on the links below:

At its combined meeting held on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016, the Municpality of West Nipissing's Council was presented with the conceptual plans for the Goulard Park redevelopment (a project that the Municipal Council has endorsed).

Community consultations are being planned and the Municipality of West Nipissing will be seeking public input in order to finalize the conceptual plans. Details with regards to the community consultations will be shared as soon as they become available.

To view the presentation for the Goulard Park Redevelopment Project, please click on the link* below:

Additional information or copies of Terms of Reference relating to the various committees and the roles and responsibilities of their members may be obtained by communicating with the undersigned.

Interested individuals may submit their letters of interest including a completed "Volunteer Profile Application Form" to the undersigned by regular mail or by e-mail as soon as possible, indicating which committee or committees are of interest.

At its regular meeting on June 20th, the Municipality of West Nipissing's Council unveiled the 9-member Executive Committee for the 2019 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo, to be held in Verner.

Field and Grant TownshipsSeniors, Needy Persons and Persons without Vehicles

AREA 3Wednesday, May 24th, 2017 - 1 p.m.Remainder of the Village of Field

AREA 4Thursday, May 25th, 2017 - 8 a.m.Clear Lake

NOTE #1Items not picked up by the Public Works Department because of ineligibility by Monday, May 29th, 2017 will have to be removed from the roadway or charges will be laid under the Property Standards By-law.

West Nipissing emergency services and the Public Works Department have been actively monitoring water levels in the area. Personnel will continue to monitor water levels and the Municipality will advise the public if the situation changes. Please keep an eye out on the municipal website at www.westnipissingouest.ca and on municipal Facebook and Twitter pages for updates on the matter.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (6 MONTH CONTRACT WITH POSSIBLE EXTENSION)

The Municipality of West Nipissing has an opening for a Community Development Officer as part of the Community Services Department. The responsibilities associated to this position will include interacting with clients, stakeholders and community partners; work closely with community groups/local businesses and engaging in community partnerships; assisting with the day to day operations of municipal facilities such as the Sturgeon River House Museum, the West Nipissing Information Centre, etc.; assist with the planning and coordination of municipal and community events and programs.

Qualifications / Requirements:

Minimum 2 year post-secondary diploma/degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience;

Demonstrated writing and oral communications skills in both official languages;

Please forward a detailed resume and cover letter quoting the relevant posting no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 12th, 2017.

Resumes and cover letters can be dropped off in a sealed envelope at:The Corporation of the Municipality of West NipissingAttention: Stephan Poulin, Director of Economic Development and Community Services101-225, Holditch StreetSturgeon Falls, ON P2B 1T1

or resumes and cover letters can be sent electronically to:Stephan Poulin, Director of Economic Development and Community ServicesE-mail:
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We would like to thank all who apply, but only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged.

Note: Personal information collected from applications is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and will be used to determine qualifications for employment.

REQUEST FOR INTEREST

2019 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo - Executive Committee

The Municipality of West Nipissing is seeking interested individuals to fill nine (9) volunteer positions as part of the Executive Committee for the 2019 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo.

Dynamic individuals with a keen interest in agriculture and event planning are required for the planning and implementation of the 2019 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo to be held in West Nipissing.

The positions include:

Chair (1 position)

Plowing (1 position)

Tented City (1 position)

RV Park (1 position)

Special Features (1 position)

Related Events (1 position)

Marketing (1 position)

Adminsitration (2 positions)

For more information on general terms of reference for each position, please click on the link provided below:

Interested individuals are asked to submit their interest by e-mail or by submitting a letter, clearly indiating the preferred volunteer position and providing a background of relatable experiences.

Please submit interest to the attention of the undersigned before 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 12th, 2017.

Stephan PoulinDirector of Economic Development and Community ServicesThe Corporation of the Municipality of West Nipissing101-225 Holditch Street, Sturgeon Falls, Ontario, P2B 1T1Tel.: 705-753-6902Fax: 705-753-3950E-mail:
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The water mains in Cache Bay, Sturgeon Falls and Verner will be flushed, starting on Monday, April 24th, 2017. This takes about three (3) to five (5) weeks to complete. Please check for signs in your area, listen to the local radio station (Moose FM 99.3), or check back on this page for updates of WHEN and WHERE flushing will take place.

UPDATE - WEDNESDAY, MAY 17TH, 2017

All water mains flushing is complete in Sturgeon Falls and Verner. Weather permitting, flushing will be on Thursday, May 18th in Cache Bay, and will resume on Tuesday, May 23rd if required.